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The Archdiocese of Barquisimeto initiates a cycle of spiritual renewal. The Jubilar Year commemorates 374 years of Nuestra Señora de Coromoto's appearance and 74 years of her canonical coronation as Patron of Venezuela. The year will focus on spiritual renewal and solidarity.

SourcesDiocese of PetareDiocese of MachiquesDiocese of Guanare

Alumni help Year 12 students prepare for Studies of Religion exams. The event aims to build students' confidence.

SourcesCatholic Outlook

Arizona's Supreme Court made a unanimous decision upholding a broad definition of clergy-penitent privilege. The case involved the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The decision benefits the Catholic Church's seal of the confessional.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

The White Sox held a pope-themed game, giving away 40,000 'pope hats' to fans. The team lost to the Cincinnati Reds. The event was a tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a White Sox fan.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendNational Catholic ReporterReligion News ServiceNational Catholic RegisterThe Catholic Sun

St. Eugene Catholic Church's $25,000 gift erased over $6.5 million in medical debt. The parish launched a medical-debt relief effort to help families facing crushing bills.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the US. He sent a video message to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. The message was sent on Aug. 12.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic

Card. Matteo Zuppi guided a prayer vigil for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event took place at the ruins of the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Casaglia, Monte Sole. The Archdiocese of Bologna and the Piccola Famiglia dell'Annunziata organized the vigil.

SourcesAgenzia SIRDiocese of Bologna

Bishop O'Connell encourages prayers and financial support for victims of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia. The quake caused damage and casualties in Cali and other areas. The Diocese of Quibdó reported 14 deaths and over 120 affected people.

SourcesThe MonitorReligión Digital

Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108 years old. He was a survivor of Chinese communist persecution and helped rebuild a monastery in Hong Kong. The Diocese of Hong Kong announced his death.

SourcesCatholic ReviewCatholic New YorkThe TabletThe MonitorCathNews AustraliaAmerica

SourcesDiocese of MacapáArchdiocese of Tegucigalpa

Catholic bishops unveiled a memorial plaque marking 75 years of the ecclesiastical hierarchy in Southern Africa. The event was announced by the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Archdiocese of Pretoria.

SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria

The Catholic Church will showcase its contribution to education in Santa Cruz through the 'Expo-Obras CEIL 2026' fair. The event is organized by the Delegación Episcopal de Educación Santa Cruz. It aims to highlight the Church's educational work in the area.

SourcesApostolic Vicariate of CamiriArchdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra

EWTN News explains canon law and its application to everyday Catholics. Canon law has made headlines in the Catholic Church.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

Thousands of Christians in Pakistan protested for constitutional equality and religious freedom. Rallies in Karachi and Faisalabad called for constitutional amendments and curbs on blasphemy law abuse. Protesters urged the government to address long-standing discrimination.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

Pope Leo will return to Castel Gandolfo to celebrate Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He will pray the Angelus at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

Pope Leo XIV addressed the annual assembly of US Catholic sisters. He encouraged them to promote unity and accompany young people in discerning their vocation. The pope emphasized the Church's need for their charisms and witness.

SourcesVatican NewsGlobal Sisters ReportNational Catholic Reporter